Rifleman Q&A: A Hornet In Father’s Attic

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posted on April 22, 2025
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Savage .22 Hornet single-shot rifle
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Q. I was helping a friend clean out his attic when we found this Savage .22 Hornet single-shot rifle. Everything was tight, and we couldn’t move the scope adjustments or mounts. As a result, we couldn’t see the model number.

I tried looking online but couldn’t find anything about the time this gun or its scope were made. The rifle belonged to my friend’s father, and he doesn’t remember ever seeing it. We’re both in our late 70s. I’ve enclosed some photos of the rifle and scope, hoping the scope will help identify the rifle; I assume he probably bought them together. Any help would be appreciated.


A. Thank you for your inquiry regarding your friend’s .22 Hornet Savage single-shot rifle. Your rifle appears to be the Model 219 single-shot. This rifle was introduced with the Model 219B in 1938. The optic attached appears to be a Lyman Junior Targetspot scope.


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